I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my
Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law
93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about
deployments of combat-equipped U.S. Armed Forces around the world. This
supplemental report covers operations in support of the war on terror and
in Kosovo.

THE WAR ON TERROR

Since September 24, 2001, I have reported, consistent with Public Law
107-40 and the War Powers Resolution, on the combat operations in
Afghanistan against al-Qaida terrorists and their Taliban supporters, which
began on October 7, 2001, and the deployment of various combat-equipped and
combat-support forces to a number of locations in the Central, Pacific,
European, and Southern Command areas of operation in support of those
operations and of other operations in our war on terror.

I will direct additional measures as necessary in the exercise of the right
of the United States to self-defense and to protect U.S. citizens and
interests. Such measures may include short-notice deployments of special
operations and other forces for sensitive operations in various locations
throughout the world. It is not possible to know at this time the precise
scope or the duration of the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces necessary to
counter the terrorist threat to the United States.

United States Armed Forces, with the assistance of numerous coalition
partners, continue to conduct the U.S. campaign to pursue al-Qaida
terrorists and to eliminate support to al-Qaida. These operations have
been successful in seriously degrading al-Qaida's training capabilities.
United States Armed Forces, with the assistance of numerous coalition
partners, ended the Taliban regime and are actively pursuing and engaging
remnant
al-Qaida and Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. The total number of U.S.
forces in Afghanistan is approximately 31,122, of which approximately
14,276 are assigned to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
in Afghanistan. The U.N. Security Council authorized ISAF in U.N. Security
Council Resolution 1386 of December 20, 2001, and has reaffirmed its
authorization since that time, most recently for a 12-month period from
October 13, 2007, in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1776 of September 19,
2007. The mission of ISAF under NATO command is to assist

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the Government of Afghanistan in creating a safe and secure environment
that allows for continued reconstruction and the exercise and extension of
Afghan authority. Currently, more than 40 nations contribute to ISAF,
including all 26 NATO Allies.

The United States continues to detain several hundred al-Qaida and Taliban
fighters who are believed to pose a continuing threat to the United States
and its interests. The combat-equipped and combat-support forces deployed
to Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the U.S. Southern Command area of
operations since January 2002 continue to conduct secure detention
operations for the enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay.

The U.N. Security Council authorized a Multinational Force (MNF) in Iraq
under unified command in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1511 of October
16, 2003, and reaffirmed its authorization in U.N. Security Council
Resolution 1546 of June 8, 2004, U.N. Security Council Resolution 1637 of
November 8, 2005, U.N. Security Council Resolution 1723 of November 28,
2006, and U.N. Security Council Resolution 1790 of December 18, 2007, set
to expire on December 31, 2008. Under Resolutions 1546, 1637, 1723, and
1790, the mission of the MNF is to contribute to security and stability in
Iraq. These contributions have included assisting in building the
capability of the Iraqi security forces and institutions as the Iraqi
people drafted and approved a constitution and established a
constitutionally elected government. The U.S. contribution to the MNF
fluctuates over time, depending on the conditions in theater as determined
by the commanders on the ground; the current U.S. contribution to the MNF
is approximately 155,230 U.S. military personnel.

In furtherance of our efforts against terrorists who pose a continuing and
imminent threat to the United States, its friends and allies, and our
forces abroad, the United States continues to work with friends and allies
in areas around the
globe. These efforts include the deployment of U.S. combat-equipped and
combat-support forces to assist in enhancing the counterterrorism
capabilities of our friends and allies. United States combat-equipped and
combat-support forces continue to be located in the Horn of Africa region.

In addition, the United States continues to conduct maritime interception
operations on the high seas in the areas of responsibility of all of the
geographic combatant commanders. These maritime operations have the
responsibility to stop the movement, arming, or financing of international
terrorists.

NATO-LED KOSOVO FORCE (KFOR)

As noted in previous reports regarding U.S. contributions in support of
peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo, the U.N. Security Council authorized Member
States to establish KFOR in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1244 of June
10, 1999.

The original mission of KFOR was to monitor, verify, and when necessary, to
enforce compliance with the Military Technical Agreement between NATO and
Serbia (formerly the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia), while maintaining a
safe and secure environment. Today, KFOR deters renewed hostilities and,
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and international police, contributes to the maintenance of a safe and
secure environment that facilitates the work of the United Nations Interim
Administrative Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), the European Union (EU)-led
International Civilian Office, and the evolving EU Rule of Law Mission
(EULEX).

Currently, there are 25 NATO nations contributing to KFOR. Eight non-NATO
contributing countries also participate by providing military and other
support personnel to KFOR. The U.S. contribution to KFOR is about 1,500
U.S. military personnel, or approximately 9 percent of KFOR's total
strength of approximately 16,000 personnel.

The U.S. forces participating in KFOR have been assigned to the eastern
region of Kosovo, but also have operated in other areas of the country
based on mission requirements. For U.S. KFOR forces, as for KFOR
generally, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment remains the
principal military task. The KFOR operates under NATO command and control
and rules of engagement. The KFOR currently coordinates with and supports
UNMIK within means and capabilities and, pending decision by the North
Atlantic
Council, may offer this same cooperation to EULEX. The KFOR provides a
security presence in towns, villages, and the country-side and organizes
checkpoints and patrols in key areas to provide security, to protect all
elements of the population living in Kosovo, and to instill a feeling of
confidence in all ethnic communities throughout Kosovo.

NATO continues periodically to conduct a formal review of KFOR's mission.
These reviews provide a basis for assessing current force levels, future
requirements, force structure, force reductions, and the eventual
withdrawal of KFOR. NATO adopted the Joint Operations Area plan to
regionalize and rationalize its force structure in the Balkans.

The UNMIK international police and Kosovo Police Service (KPS) have primary
responsibility for public safety and policing throughout Kosovo. The UNMIK
international police and KPS also have assumed responsibility for guarding
some patrimonial sites and operating border crossings. The KFOR supports
these police forces when requested and augments security in particularly
sensitive areas or in response to particular threats as events on the
ground dictate. The relationship among UNMIK police, EULEX, KPS, and the
Government of Kosovo will likely be adjusted after June 15, 2008, when the
constitution of the Republic of Kosovo comes into force.

I have directed the participation of U.S. Armed Forces in all of these
operations pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct the foreign
relations of the United States and as Commander in Chief and Chief
Executive. Officials of my Administration and I communicate regularly with
the leadership and other Members of Congress with regard to these
deployments, and we will continue to do so.